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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save
energy:
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods in order to conserve energy.
• Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of
heat (direct sunlight, electric oven or cooker etc)
• DO NOT set the temperature colder than necessary.
• DO NOT store warm food or evaporating liquid in
the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity
free room. Please refer to “Installing your new
appliance” section in this manual.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for
the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust
the combination as this is designed to be the most
energy ecient conguration.
HINTS FOR FRESH FOOD REFRIGERATION
• DO NOT place hot food directly into the refrigerator
or freezer. The internal temperature will increase
resulting in the compressor having to work harder
and consuming more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong avor or odor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely
around it.
HINTS FOR REFRIGERATION
• Meat (all types) wrapped in polythene food should
be wrapped and placed on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage
times and use by dates suggested by food
manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc. should be covered
and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables should be stored in the
vegetable crisper.
• Butter and cheese should be wrapped in airtight
foil or plastic lm wrap.
• Milk bottles should have a lid and be stored in the
door racks.
HINTS FOR FREEZING
• When rst starting-up or after a period out of use,
let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher
settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and thawed.
• Wrap food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food
wraps which are airtight.
• DO NOT allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the
food which is already frozen to avoid temperature
rise of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, will
probably cause frost burns to the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen
package in order to keep track of the storage time.
HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD
• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly
by the food retailer.
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly
and should not be re-frozen. DO NOT exceed the
storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
SWITCHING OFF YOUR APPLIANCE
If the appliance needs to be switched o for an
extended period, the following steps should be taken
prevent mold on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the main socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly
to allow air to circulate.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS